Meet Our Humans
Donna Eckwortzel
Donna is just as spunky as her horses. Even though her background is business and contract development in the high tech industry, it is her healing experiences she has had with horses as a teenager, something tucked in her heart long ago, that drove her to start Hearts Landing Ranch.
Perfect for her purpose
Donna is just as spunky as her horses. Even though her background is business and contract development in the high tech industry, it is her healing experiences she has had with horses as a teenager, something tucked in her heart long ago, that drove her to start Hearts Landing Ranch.
Perfect for her purpose
Monica Wroblicky (aka Supergirl)
She first came to the ranch in 2015 for local church Bayside's "serve day", where she helped outfit the horse barn. She didn't know, but at the time she was a pioneer of helping to launch the horse therapy program. She's learning how to drive minis and balance herself on horse back. She has a love for the military and wants to explore use of the horse therapy program for our service men and women in need.
She first came to the ranch in 2015 for local church Bayside's "serve day", where she helped outfit the horse barn. She didn't know, but at the time she was a pioneer of helping to launch the horse therapy program. She's learning how to drive minis and balance herself on horse back. She has a love for the military and wants to explore use of the horse therapy program for our service men and women in need.
Cameron Thorn
Cameron lives in Carmichael California and is married to Shelby Thorn. Together they parent Judah, their overly energetic and loving dog. Graduating from William Jessup University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Biblical Studies, he soon after became a crossfit instructor at Roseville Crossfit, in which he spends his time building community and helping others realize/reach their full potential. In his spare time he volunteers with K-LOVE/Air1 radio and their promotions team, spreading the love of Jesus through the power of music. Passionate about people and community he’s been blessed to help lead young adult ministries through their connections teams and teaching, and his greatest desire is to be a light for Christ, teaching and telling others about His redeeming love.
Cameron lives in Carmichael California and is married to Shelby Thorn. Together they parent Judah, their overly energetic and loving dog. Graduating from William Jessup University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Biblical Studies, he soon after became a crossfit instructor at Roseville Crossfit, in which he spends his time building community and helping others realize/reach their full potential. In his spare time he volunteers with K-LOVE/Air1 radio and their promotions team, spreading the love of Jesus through the power of music. Passionate about people and community he’s been blessed to help lead young adult ministries through their connections teams and teaching, and his greatest desire is to be a light for Christ, teaching and telling others about His redeeming love.
Shelby Thorn
Shelby is newly married to her best friend, Cameron Thorn, and they reside in Carmichael, Ca with their rambunctious puppy Judah. From 2009 to 2012, she traveled with her family across the country for four years with the ministry On Mission In America. Their goal was to bring hope and encouragement to struggling churches through their words and actions. Receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry and a minor in Business at Liberty University in 2015, she became the Café Manager and head of volunteers at River City Christian Church a year later. Her passions include mentoring and investing in teenagers from all walks of life. Shelby is gifted in her ability to encourage others, to execute plans of action, and to lead multitudes of people towards a common goal.
Shelby is newly married to her best friend, Cameron Thorn, and they reside in Carmichael, Ca with their rambunctious puppy Judah. From 2009 to 2012, she traveled with her family across the country for four years with the ministry On Mission In America. Their goal was to bring hope and encouragement to struggling churches through their words and actions. Receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry and a minor in Business at Liberty University in 2015, she became the Café Manager and head of volunteers at River City Christian Church a year later. Her passions include mentoring and investing in teenagers from all walks of life. Shelby is gifted in her ability to encourage others, to execute plans of action, and to lead multitudes of people towards a common goal.
Darcy Oliver
Jerry "JD"
Jerry "JD" and Donna have been friends for over 12 yrs. One of the things she's always wanted to do since the late 80's is teach kids in need personal enhancement. The future of the Beauty Barn at HeartsLanding is the perfect opportunity to bring healing horses and the value of identity together under one roof.
Jerry "JD" and Donna have been friends for over 12 yrs. One of the things she's always wanted to do since the late 80's is teach kids in need personal enhancement. The future of the Beauty Barn at HeartsLanding is the perfect opportunity to bring healing horses and the value of identity together under one roof.
Partner Organizations
Abundant Individual Volunteers
Troop 818
Granite Bay High School
Bayside Granite Bay
Safe Credit Union
Blast Analytics and Marketing
Troop 818
Granite Bay High School
Bayside Granite Bay
Safe Credit Union
Blast Analytics and Marketing